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Columbia Gorge Community College

400 E Scenic Dr
The Dalles, OR 97058

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Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) has been granted Candidate for Accreditation status by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). Candidacy is not accreditation nor does it ensure eventual accreditation. Candidate for Accreditation is a status of affiliation with the Commission which indicates that the institution has achieved initial recognition and is progressing toward accreditation. CGCC, until separate accreditation, if granted, delivers college credit instruction, certificates and degrees through its contract with Portland Community College (PCC) which is accredited through the NWCCU. Credits, certificates and degrees earned at CGCC appear on PCC transcripts and are transferable to four-year institutions, subject to the specific policies of those institutions. Columbia Gorge Community College contracts with Portland Community College for many instructional, financial aid, and student records services.

School Highlights

Columbia Gorge Community College serves 773 students (42% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.

Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 44%.

Quick Stats (2022-23)

Enrollment: 773 students
In-state tuition: $3,636
Out-state tuition: $3,636
Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
Minority enrollment: 40%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Columbia Gorge Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 98 teachers has grown by 188% over five years.

Columbia Gorge Community College

(OR) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional

Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional

Institution Level

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Total Faculty

98 staff

221 staff

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Columbia Gorge Community College has declined by 21% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five years.

The Columbia Gorge Community College diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment

773 students

1,721 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

8:1

23:1

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# Full-Time Students

326 students

873 students

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# Part-Time Students

447 students

848 students

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Total Dormitory Capacity

n/a

297 students

% American Indian/Alaskan

% Asian

% Hispanic

31%

14%

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% Black

% White

60%

56%

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% Hawaiian

% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

n/a

% Unknown races

13%

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Diversity Score

0.54

0.64

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College Completion Rate

19%

21%

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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$38,100

$35,000

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,636 is less than the state average of $4,676. The in-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $3,636 is less than the state average of $7,715. The out-state tuition has declined by 58% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$3,636

$4,676

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$3,636

$7,715

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

77%

83%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$16,667

$13,207

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$9,405

$6,334

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Acceptance Rate

n/a

84%

Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Quick Stats (2022-23)

Enrollment: 773 students
In-state tuition: $3,636
Out-state tuition: $3,636
Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
Minority enrollment: 40%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Oregon public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,676 per year for in-state students and $7,715 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,004 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Oregon community colleges have a diversity score of 0.64, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Oregon is Carrington College-Portland. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.